Global Regulatory Leader & Business Partner - Seed Applied Technology

Interacts With:

• The GRL-BP functionally reports to, and is supervised by, the Global Regulatory Affairs Leader.

• Asmemberof a GlobalSATSegmentLeadership Team, the GRL-BP receivesdirectionfrom, and is accountable to, the GlobalSATSegmentLeader for global regulatory strategyobjectives.

• The GRL-BPdoes not have direct reportsbut exercises leadershipofglobalregulatoryteams and individuals within R&D and other functions through influence,collaborationand negotiation.

• Leadsglobal regulatory teamsand supports regional regulatory teamstosupport businessobjectivesandensure the correct implementation of Cortevaproduct developmentprocesses.

• Engagesinregionalregulatory teams to support and provide global perspectiveand oversight, and alignment on keyregionalobjectivesand communications.

• GRL-BP oftenrepresentsCorteva on industry bodies, at relevant trade and industry conferences, and activelymonitorsglobalpolicytrends to serveasa key consultant.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Providesregulatory guidance for development and implementation of technical and businessstrategies, as well as product development plans.

• Leads global regulatory strategy development, communication, and implementation at theSAT Segmentlevel, aligned to business goals and strategy, as well as Corteva R&D innovation goals.

• Responsible for clearly communicating global regulatory strategy and key business updates to regulatory project teams to support informed decision‑making.Actively engages with regional regulatory colleagues to ensure the regulatory departmentprovides a single voice for escalating issues.

• Accountable for planning and managingthe global regulatory budget for theSegment.

• Serves as a key advisor on regulatory matters to Global and Regional Business Leaders and their respective networks,in collaboration with regional regulatory colleagues.

• Maintains full awareness of all regulatory projects for theSATportfolio, including critical regulatory milestones and issues. Intervenes for,and escalates regulatory issues aswithin,the GlobalSegmentLeadership Team and R&Dsub-functions.

• Supports development of a world-class global regulatory function by sharingexpertiseandknowledgenotably guiding andmentoringregulatorycolleagues.

• Wouldserveas Global Regulatory Leader for someactive ingredientsin theSAT Segment. Specifically, this has the followingadditionalresponsibilities:

• Leads global regulatory project teamsto successful approvalsthrough strong partnershipswith regulatory sciences andregulatoryaffairs colleagues.This includesfacilitatingregulatory data reviews, registrability assessments, and regulatory projectdecision-making.
• Leadsregulatoryteams todevelopregistrability assessments on third party assetsahead of potential in-license opportunities.
• Providesregulatory guidance for development and implementation of technicalstrategies, as well asactive ingredientproject plans and business cases. 
• Maintains accountability for strategy,planningand management of the global regulatory budget for the assignedactive ingredientprograms, in collaboration with functional and commercial colleagues.
• Responsible for coordinatingglobalregulatory advocacyasnecessary to support achievement of regulatory program goals, aligned to the regulatory strategy.

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QualificationsWhat Skills You Need:

• Technical degree with specialization in agriculture, biology, genetics, chemistry, or an equivalent discipline.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in registration and regulatory affairs ofagriculturalproducts with proven excellence in problem solving.

• Good understanding of the market dynamics related to thecrop protectionand/orseedsindustry.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work on several projects simultaneously, efficiently, and independently. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to manage without authority and resolve conflict.

• Dedicated team worker with an ability to motivate and engage. Experience in regulatory team leadership is essential.

• Excellent organization, planning and prioritization skills for self and team.

• A clear and confident communicator (both written and verbal) able to articulate complex scientific ideas to non-experts and deal effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Agility, proactivity, and dynamism are essential in a growing international company.

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